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Gimli, Counter of Kills
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureDwarf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2557 Current Rank
#2425 Last Week
#2392 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gimli, Counter of Kills.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+5% Synergy $0.16
The Cave of Two Lovers The Cave of Two Lovers
+4% Synergy $0.09
Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+3% Synergy $0.16
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+2% Synergy $5.02
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-6% Synergy $1.70

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gimli, Counter of Kills's abilities and overall game plan.

Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+51% Synergy $0.07
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+47% Synergy $0.18
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+46% Synergy $0.08
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+43% Synergy $4.92
Blazing Volley Blazing Volley
+41% Synergy $0.11
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+39% Synergy $0.52
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+38% Synergy $0.45
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+37% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+36% Synergy $3.83

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gimli, Counter of Kills decks.

Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+33% Synergy $0.17
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+33% Synergy $0.47
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+33% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $1.26
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.12
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.71
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.11
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-17% Synergy $9.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $93.61
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $9.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Relic Robber Relic Robber
+33% Synergy $0.14
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+32% Synergy $0.43
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+30% Synergy $3.48
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+26% Synergy $5.27
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+23% Synergy $0.66
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+21% Synergy $7.94
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+20% Synergy $0.17
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+19% Synergy $0.47
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.68
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+18% Synergy $0.17
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+15% Synergy $24.62
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+15% Synergy $0.15
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+15% Synergy $0.11
Insufferable Balladeer Insufferable Balladeer
+15% Synergy $0.08
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $1.25
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $18.93
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+14% Synergy $26.59
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+14% Synergy $0.15
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.23
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+12% Synergy $1.74
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+12% Synergy $0.03
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+12% Synergy $3.07
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+12% Synergy $0.27
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+12% Synergy $0.09
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+11% Synergy $0.80
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+11% Synergy $0.29
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+11% Synergy $0.33
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+11% Synergy $0.57
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fearless Skald Fearless Skald
+10% Synergy $0.05
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+9% Synergy $0.29
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+9% Synergy $0.20
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+9% Synergy $8.87
Skewer Slinger Skewer Slinger
+9% Synergy $0.03
Bloodfire Dwarf Bloodfire Dwarf
+8% Synergy $0.28
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+8% Synergy $0.09
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fearless Liberator Fearless Liberator
+7% Synergy $0.06
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+5% Synergy $0.18
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.21
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $1.41
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+4% Synergy $2.52
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+3% Synergy $7.34
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+2% Synergy $17.51
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+2% Synergy $0.58
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $9.23
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.20
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-8% Synergy $5.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gimli, Counter of Kills safe.

Electrickery Electrickery
+28% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+25% Synergy $0.10
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+23% Synergy $0.42
Starstorm Starstorm
+21% Synergy $0.21
Shock Shock
+19% Synergy $0.02
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+14% Synergy $13.00
Display of Power Display of Power
+12% Synergy $0.21
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+12% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $2.10
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+7% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+7% Synergy $0.12
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+6% Synergy $0.37
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $1.14
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+6% Synergy $0.06
Overwhelming Surge Overwhelming Surge
+6% Synergy $0.10
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+5% Synergy $0.14
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+5% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+4% Synergy $0.05
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+3% Synergy $1.41
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $5.20
Expedite Expedite
-4% Synergy $0.94
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-5% Synergy $3.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-6% Synergy $1.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $48.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $10.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.77
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $7.40
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $7.04
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $8.01
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $6.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gimli, Counter of Kills's game plan and control the board.

End the Festivities End the Festivities
+28% Synergy $0.79
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+27% Synergy $3.62
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+21% Synergy $1.24
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $1.53
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $8.98
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+14% Synergy $0.04
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+13% Synergy $0.05
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.14
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.05
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.22
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.40
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+7% Synergy $0.22
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+7% Synergy $0.14
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $2.23
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.77
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $0.05
Scorching Shot Scorching Shot
+5% Synergy $0.13
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.05
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.17
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.38
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+3% Synergy $0.46
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.35
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $3.04
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.76
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.10
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $0.95
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.89
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-3% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-6% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy $3.93
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+24% Synergy $2.69
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $19.47
Dwarven Hammer Dwarven Hammer
+23% Synergy $0.07
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.34
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+18% Synergy $0.32
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.08
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $1.54
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.19
Caltrops Caltrops
+12% Synergy $22.43
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+10% Synergy $0.84
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+9% Synergy $0.99
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+9% Synergy $5.05
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+6% Synergy $0.45
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.36
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.58
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.27
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.14
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+4% Synergy $5.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $38.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.86
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $4.29

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gimli, Counter of Kills's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+28% Synergy $0.28
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+26% Synergy $4.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+25% Synergy $0.37
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+19% Synergy $2.06
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+18% Synergy $1.77
Fires of Mount Doom Fires of Mount Doom
+17% Synergy $0.64
City on Fire City on Fire
+16% Synergy $8.73
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+15% Synergy $15.52
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+15% Synergy $0.90
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+14% Synergy $0.60
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+14% Synergy $0.27
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+14% Synergy $2.35
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+10% Synergy $0.20
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+9% Synergy $2.08
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $13.74
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.49
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.48
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+6% Synergy $0.05
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $1.28
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $19.63
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+4% Synergy $17.95
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.07
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.28
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+1% Synergy $1.08
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.64
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
0% Synergy $0.16
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
0% Synergy $5.65
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $9.32
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-1% Synergy $1.52
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.37
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-15% Synergy $1.64
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gimli, Counter of Kills to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+10% Synergy $0.30
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+5% Synergy $0.14
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+33% Synergy $1.26
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+26% Synergy $0.19
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.71
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.09
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.51
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $6.17
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+1% Synergy $1.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $14.41
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $16.85
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-5% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.85
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $10.47

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $5.64
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $18.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $25.64
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $2.03
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $2.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gimli, Counter of Kills decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+22% Synergy $7.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.89
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.77

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